What is BS EN 14836 about?
BS EN 14836 is an international standard that discusses specifications for appropriate surfaces for sports areas.
BS EN 14836 specifies a test method for an artificial weathering exposure, as a basis for a subsequent determination of property changes related to weathering resistance.
BS EN 14836 gives specifications for the test method for artificial weathering such as terms, principle, apparatus to be used, exposure conditions, preparation of specimens, details of the test procedure and statement of test reports for synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas.
Who is BS EN 14836 for?
BS EN 14836 on surfaces for sports areas is useful for:
- Manufacturers of turf yarn
- Sports federations
- Test laboratories
- Sports facilities
- Stadiums
- Government authorities
- Sporting commission officials
Why should you use BS EN 14836?
The state of the turf can impact the outcome of sporting activity. In addition, the quality of the performance infill layer is equally important. Ensuring that these are in top condition is important for not just the outcome, but also for the physical condition of the players involved.
BS EN 14836 provides mounting of test specimen that is needle-punch surface and textile fibres to exposure the specimen holder upon which the fibres shall be mounted that is required to provide an exposure area sufficient to allow the exposed fibres to subsequently undergo tensile strength testing, including adequate provision for jaw gripping.
BS EN 14836 discusses the elaborated specifications such as specimens and procedure of mounting of test specimens, synthetic turf yarns, needle-punch surface and textile fibres, synthetic surfaces, and granular infill materials for deciding and customizing appropriate surface for the particular sports area.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 14836:2018 supersedes EN 14836:2005, which is withdrawn. The main changes compared to the previous version are as follows:
- Mounting of test specimens added
- ‘Annex A’ Procedure for the determination of synthetic turf yarn thickness added
- Bibliography added